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In September 2019 we hosted our ‘KEEP SAFE’ programme. We were proud to present certification to the participants.
Following are some images of the training day.
About 100,000 young people go through the fostering system every year. In recent years an increasing number of these have been child refugees from Muslim-majority countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, many arriving here traumatised and in need of care.
“We estimate there is a shortage of 8,000 foster carers,” says Kevin Williams, chief executive of the Fostering Network, “and there is a particular shortage of Muslim foster carers.”
Those featured here were nervous that their stories would be misreported, an issue highlighted recently in the story about a white Christian girl supposedly “forced into Muslim foster care”. The story was cited as emblematic of a greater clash between Islam and Christianity. It has also provoked fears that the media storm could deter Muslims from fostering at a time when the need for a more diverse pool of carers has never been greater.
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The director of Bridging Gaps, Zaneb Khan, and her staff are proud to have the service they deliver recognised by the Mayor of Slough with the coveted Mayor's Award.
Pat from BGFA explains what an Agency Decision Maker is and how Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency works hard to find the best carers for the vulnerable children in their care.
Do you have what it takes?
BGFA offer a range of training sessions for foster carers, covering first aid and children's health; as well as providing regular social activities for the children in care.
Bethany from Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency discusses how her job involves supporting and supervising foster carers as well as assessing potential carers.
How can you help support some of the UK's most vunerable chidren?
Glen from BGFA calls for help from people like YOU!
Do you have what it takes to be a foster carer?
